DEVELOPMENTAL SERIES CLASS WILL ADDRESS CHILDREN’S HEALTH

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The next class in the 2015 Developmental Series will take place Thursday, August 27th from 11:00 a.m. – Noon in the conference room of the St. Mary’s Center for Children, located at 3900 Washington Avenue in Evansville. The topic is “Coaching your child into a healthy lifestyle” with presenter Dr. Aaron Dewees.

The focus of this presentation is to promote healthy, holistic development from the first few days of life until children leave home. Dr. Dewees will focus how various factors and daily habits are connected to physical health, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and overall health and happiness.

The 2015 Developmental Series is presented by the St. Mary’s Center for Children and ECHO Community Health Care. It is geared toward parents and caregivers of children ages 0 – 3 years old.  Child care will be provided on-site. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. To view all the classes offered in 2015, go to www.stmarys.org/developmental-series.

Classes are free, but registration is required. Please call either of the phone numbers below to reserve a spot.

  • Lindsey Kranpitz  or Kelly Shaw

Resource Specialists, St. Mary’s Children’s

812.485.7425

  • Cindy Zirkelbach, RN

ECHO Community Health Care

812.436.4501

Dr. Jim Schroeder, Pediatric Psychologist at St. Mary’s Center for Children, and his wife Amy will discuss the following topics:

  • Normal signs/challenges of child development
  • Early indications of problems
  • Programs and agencies that can help
  • Your questions on the challenges of raising young children

Amy Schroeder graduated with an Elementary Education Degree from the University of Evansville and taught for six years in St. Louis and Louisville before staying home to raise their family.